2005 Nissan Quest

● Typical for this model

2005 Nissan Quest
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:02:13.043Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2005: 82 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1991	1
1992	3
1993	119
1994	167
1995	167
1996	134
1997	89
1998	41
1999	118
2000	87
2001	42
2002	29
2004	445
2005	82
2006	74
2007	228
2008	50
2009	22
2011	66
2012	93
2013	18
2014	18
2015	12
2016	13
2017	6

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 18%

18% of complaints: engine — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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I WAS DRIVING TO THE DOCTOR WHEN MY VAN LOST ALL POWER IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC ALL MODE GOT HIT BY A TRUCK IN THE REAR END. DO NOT WHAT HAPPENED JUST KNOW IT IS DOWN .CAR HAS NO POWER WILL NOT PULL OUT OR DRIVEWAY

NHTSA ODI report, 20180806

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

THE 2005 NISSAN QUEST SE HAS SEVERE PROBLEMS WITH MOTOR MOUNTS AND THEIR FAULTY DESIGN WHICH RESULTED IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150530

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

FIRE INJURY

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

CRASH

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and underbody shields.

CRASH INJURY

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WATER HAS LEAKED INTO THE CAR FROM THE AREA OF THE SUNGLASS HOLDER ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE SUNGLASS HOLDER IS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE RIGHT AT THE TOP EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD. ON ONE OCCASION IT LEAKED AFTER WASHING THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060526

POWER WINDOW IN THE 2005 QUEST ROLLED UP ON DRIVER'S HEAD WHILE IT WAS OUT OF THE WINDOW. *TS THE WINDOWS HAVE AND AUTOMATIC ROLL UP FEATURE. THE CONSUMER ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE SWITCH WHILE HEAD WAS OUT THE WINDOW AND THE WINDOW ROLLED UP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060301

Also filed under VISIBILITY

TIRES 9%

9% of complaints: tires — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20051219 — seats

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THERE IS A SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM THAT CONTAINS EXPOSED MOVING COMPONENTS LOCATED AT THE REAR INSIDE EDGE OF THE SECOND ROW SEAT.

Remedy: ON EARLIER MODEL VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH JUNE 28, 2004, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INBOARD SECOND ROW SEAT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE, RIVET A PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT TO BACKSIDE OF THE EXISTING SEAT BACK COVER CAR

Campaign 05V474000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20051219 — seats

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH A FOLDING THIRD ROW REAR SEAT, WHEN THE THIRD ROW SEAT IS RAISED FROM ITS STOWED POSITION, IT ENGAGES STRIKER BRACKETS, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE SEAT CUSHION. THE FO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THIRD ROW SEAT STRIKER BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Campaign 05V480000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20080125 — PE (closed 20080530)

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